Are interviews or entrance tests required at the University of Edinburgh?

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    Kanika Pandey | Contributor-Level 8

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    International students are not required to take an entrance test or attend an interview for most of the University of Edinburgh courses; however, they are required for competitive programs like Medicine (it requires a UCAT test). Additionally, courses in Medicine may require portfolios. 

    Below mentioned are the programs, the students might be asked to meet the mentioned requirements for: 

    Program/FacultyAdmission RequirementsAdditional Entry Tests or Interviews
    MedicineUCAS application, academic transcriptsUCAT test, interview
    Veterinary MedicineAcademic transcriptsInterview
    NursingAcademic transcriptsInterview
    Teacher TrainingAcademic transcriptsInterview
    Art, Design, Fine ArtAcademic transcripts, portfolio submissionPortfolio review
    Most Other UG ProgramsAcademic transcripts, personal statementUsually, no tests or interviews
    Postgraduate ProgramsBachelor's degree, personal statement, referencesTests may be required for some competitive programs
    MBADegree, work experience, personal statementGMAT score required

     

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